10 DIY Costumes at San Diego Comic-Con 2012

Comic-Con International isn't just a nerd gathering—judging from all the excellent cosplay, it's also maker central. We tracked down the 10 most excellent DIY costumes at the convention and found out how they were made.

Blue Iron Man

Blue Iron Man

Name: AndrewFrom: San Diego

This unconventional Iron Man's armor is made out of a paper base layered with resin and fiberglass. The suit's helmet has servos and a microcontroller that raise the face mask; Andrew controls it with a switch in his hand.